Port Douglas Classic Hot Air Balloon Flight
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August 2026
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What you can expect
This top-selling Port Douglas hot air balloon ride includes a minimum 40 minute flight as well as a commemorative flight certificate. Absorb the breathtaking scenery of the region in and around Cairns from thousands of feet above as you garner stunning views over the greenery of the Atherton Tablelands, and breathe in the wide-open spaces that range from ocean to valley. The absolute silence of hot air ballooning only serves to heighten the sense of peace and solitude, and the contrast between the green of the rainforest to the west with the vivid blues of the famous Great Barrier Reef to the east is like a living postcard that few other people will ever get to appreciate, so be sure to bring your camera!
A hot air balloon ride - definitely one of the top things to do on your visit to Port Douglas!
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What you need to know
- Classic Hot Air Balloon Flight (minimum 40 minute flight)
- Expert interpretive commentary
- Glass of sparkling wine or juice with pilots upon landing
- Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
- $30 Civil Aviation Insurance Levy
- FREE Digital photo package
- Breakfast
- Fun and unique sensation of a Hot Air Balloon ride
- Fly gently over the Atherton Tablelands
- Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn
- Breathe in the wide-open spaces
- Tours depart between approximately 4am - 5am from the departure point at Mareeba Heritage Centre, 345 Byrnes St, Mareeba
- Walking shoes
- Camera
- Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended
- Peak Hat
- The Operator recommends that pregnant persons do not fly in a hot air balloon and will not carry passengers who are pregnant. Passengers who suspect they may be pregnant should check with their doctor before travel
- The operator may choose to cancel due to bad weather if safety becomes an issue. If this occurs you will be given a choice to change your booking to another date or be offered a full refund
- Children must be a minimum of FOUR years old to travel on the balloon flight and children up to the age of TWELVE years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult on the balloon flight. Children aged THIRTEEN to SEVENTEEN years old can travel on the balloon flight by themselves, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the rest of the tour including bus transfers. Children less then FOUR years old may travel with their parents on the tour, but must remain on the ground in the company of at least one parent while the other parent takes the balloon flight and in this situation the parents have the option to fly on successive balloon flights when available. Adult prices will apply from FIFTEEN (15) years old
- It is ESSENTIAL at the time of booking that you enter in a mobile contact number (international is ok), to ensure you are contactable whilst on holidays. This will ensure that if we need to get in contact with you due to weather or departure changes we can
- All times are an indication only. Please note that times do change depending on the season and exact start times will be given upon receipt of your booking
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking on arrival to Port Douglas and confirm your exact departure time. For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details are included on your tour voucher
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the tour. Vouchers presented on a mobile device are also accepted
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
The balloon flight was excellent
The balloon flight was excellent. It was a really windy day however the driver of the balloon was amazing in controlling the take off and landing an ensuring we all felt safe. The views were fantastic!!
